Properties of Limestone and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Anorthosite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Limestone and Anorthosite.